Willamette Valley wineries fight climate change By Stephen Alexander As the last ice age neared its end, the ice dam in Montana holding glacial Lake Missoularuptured. In just days, an estimated 500 trillion gallons of water flowed forth, not stopping untilit reached the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles away. Over the next several hundred years, […]
If you’ve ever glanced at a wine menu and wondered, “Is Pinot Noir red or white?”—you’re not alone. It’s one of the most famous grape varieties in the world, yet its identity can be a little confusing. While Pinot Noir is traditionally known as a red wine, things get interesting when you look deeper. So, […]
The Dog and Wolf Pinot Noir 2020 by Two Tonne Tasmania is a wine with a story. Its name, inspired by the French phrase entre chien et loup, refers to dusk — a time when fading light blurs the line between familiar and wild. This wine embodies that moment of tension, balancing comfort with a […]
If you’re craving a true taste of Burgundy, have a look at Domaine Faiveley’s Bourgogne Pinot Noir Joseph Faiveley 2020. This wine is a prime example of how quality doesn’t need to come with a Grand Cru price tag. Domaine Faiveley, a family-run estate founded in 1825, is known for producing some of Burgundy’s finest […]
Pinot Noir is a red grape variety celebrated for its elegance, complexity, and versatility. Originating from the Burgundy region of France, Pinot Noir has gained acclaim worldwide. It is thriving in cooler climates such as Oregon’s Willamette Valley, New Zealand’s Central Otago, and parts of California like Sonoma and the Santa Lucia Highlands. The grape […]